Originally Posted by
Jazzop
................... I have never seen anything more reliable, simple to use, and compact than the classic, double-hinged, waiter's corkscrew. As long as the screw itself is sufficiently long, sharp of point, and has a low-friction coating, you can't miss. A longer handle also provides more leverage. The only contraindication I can think of is for those who have arthritis or some physical handicap that might warrant a more complex device. But even so, a good waiter's corkscrew, used properly, requires minimal effort and will probably work just fine...........
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I would agree except when it comes to old bottles of wine. Usually at 15+ years, but I've seen some cheap corks go soft and crumbly at 10. In these scenarios, a waiters corkscrew will not do you much good. So the $7 Ah-so does the trick in these situations.